A group of unsuspecting tourists was led in front of celebrities on Sunday at the 89th Academy Awards.

Host Jimmy Kimmel told the audience of the show that the group thought they were going to see an exhibit of Oscar gowns and tuxedos.

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“This is the home of the Academy Awards, which are in fact happening right now,” Kimmel said.

Visitor Gary Cole of Chicago led the group as they interacted with celebrities and captured the event with their smartphones.

“You know we’re on TV so we don’t have to do that?” Kimmel said.

The incident quickly drew praise from social media users. The Chicago Bulls even announced game tickets for "Gary."

The man’s fiancée told Kimmel that Denzel Washington was her favorite actor, so the host decided that the nominee for best actor would be the “best man” at the couple’s “wedding” in front of the audience.

Washington pronounced the couple man and wife, the pair kissed, and Kimmel said “It’s Denzel, so it’s legal.”